Retain the requirement for a Registered Nurse on NHS Foundation Trust Board

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

The Westminster government’s Health Bill removes an important part of the existing 2006 National Health Service Act, including the legal requirement for nursing representation on Foundation Trust boards.

It is vital nurses are represented at board level for nurses and for patients.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

The Government has already reinstated the requirement for nursing leadership on foundation trust boards in England in the Health Bill, which is currently making its way through the UK Parliament.

You can read more about this here: https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/news/uk-health-bill-amendment-a-significant-victory-for-nursing-120626

Timeline

31 May 2026	Petition opened for signatures
26 Jun 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Jun 2026

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